Las Traperas

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Las Traperas

What started as friends exchanging clothes has grown into an environmentally conscious second-hand shop that aspires to promote responsible consumption. Las Traperas operates under 3 Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle, and at their cute little shop in the bohemian district of Barranco, you will find a variety of women's clothing and accessories. Bring your own pieces and exchange them for up to half of the price.

Useful Information

Address: Batalla de Junín 358, Barranco, Lima
Phone: +51 986 003 132
More Info: www.lastraperas.com
Address: Tue–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm, Mon closed
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/lastraperasperu/

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